Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 46 and 147
The least common multiple (LCM) of 46 and 147 is 6762.
What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?
The LCM of two integers is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers. It is often used to find common denominators and solve problems involving periodic events.
Formula for LCM
The LCM of two numbers can be calculated using their GCD:
LCM(a, b) = |a × b| ÷ GCD(a, b)
How to Calculate the LCM of 46 and 147?
First, calculate the GCD of 46 and 147 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 46 ÷ 147 = 0 remainder 46 |
| 2 | 147 ÷ 46 = 3 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 46 ÷ 9 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 1 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 60 and 121 | 7260 |
| 161 and 114 | 18354 |
| 11 and 76 | 836 |
| 96 and 173 | 16608 |
| 126 and 38 | 2394 |